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B8 VBW

2003 Suzuki Liana

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 80,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,506 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 72,502 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 59,911 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016
Fail 24 Mar 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,616 miles

front brakes out of balance

o/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

o/s/r coil spring corroding

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wishbone inner rear bush perishing/starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,015 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 8,711 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Liana?

Based on 173,088 MOT tests across 11,764 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
11,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,027
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,766
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,061
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,736
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B8 VBW is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Liana fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 VBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Liana typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 VBW is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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